BMW i4 vs Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric

Last Updated: August 31, 2026

Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric price starts at Rs. 64.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 13.50 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW i4, priced at Rs. 77.50 Lakh. In terms of range, the i4 offers a claimed 590 km/charge, while the CLA Electric delivers 792 km/charge. On the performance front, the i4 uses a 83.9 kWh battery producing 335.25bhp and the CLA Electric a 85.5 kWh battery producing 268.20bhp. If you're deciding between the i4 and CLA Electric, the CLA Electric is the better pick for affordability and range, while the i4 stands out for performance.

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i4 vs CLA Electric Comparison Summary

Specification BMW i4Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 77.50 LakhRs. 64.00 Lakh
Range 590 km/charge792 km/charge
Battery capacity 83.9 kWh85.5 kWh
Charging time 31 Min-DC-200kW (0-80%)22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)
Max power 335.25bhp268.20bhp
Top speed 190 Km/hNot Available

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Basic Info BMW i4 eDrive40 M SportMercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 250 Plus Launch Edition
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Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 77.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 64.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Max Power 335.25bhp 268.20bhp
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed Not Available
Drive Type RWD RWD
Colors
BMW i4 Colors
Mercedes Benz CLA Electric Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size F:245/45 R18;R:255/45 R18 Not Available
Boot Space 470 Liters 405 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 1,49,920 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,23,805 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance i4 Insurance CLA Electric Insurance
Brochure
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Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-ion
Motor Power
210 kW
200 kW
Battery Capacity
83.9 kWh
85.5 kWh
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
335.25bhp
268.20bhp
Range
590 km/charge
792 km/charge
Max Torque
430Nm
335Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
ZEV
Battery Warranty
8 Year and 160000 km
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
Not Available
Valves Per Cylinder
No
No
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Kerb Weight
1920 Kg
2055 Kg
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Charging Time
31 Min-DC-200kW (0-80%)
22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)
Fast Charging
No
Yes
Charging Port
CCS-II
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
8H 20 Min -11 kW (0-100%)
9Hrs-11 kW-(10-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
31 Min-200 kW(0-80%)
22Min-320 kW-(10-80%)

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
5.7 Sec
6.7 Sec
Top Speed
190 Km/h
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
19
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
6
Brakes Front
Not Available
Disc
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Tyre Size
F:245/45 R18;R:255/45 R18
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Galvanic embellisher for controls ( Switch cluster in doors on driver & front passenger side, Window lift switch, front/rear, Door lock switch), M Leather Steering Wheel, Glass roof with integrated wind deflector, Storage Compartment Package with: ( Storage pocket on the rear of the driver side's backrest, Net on left/right side trim panel in Luggage Compartment), Interior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Floor mats in velour, Centre armrest in rear foldable, with 2 s, Armrest front with storage compartmentInstrument panel in sensatec black with grey double seam, Ambient Interior Lighting with Dynamic Contour Lighting for Welcome, goodbye, Open door & phone call, Power socket (12 V) 1x in the centre console, front: illuminated, with bimetallic spring, 1x in the luggage compartment: with cover flap, M Sport Exterior Package ( M Aerodynamics package, Radiator grille frame and ta
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
10.25
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Lighting
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
470
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
4
Boot Space
470 Liters
405 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with mixed tyres, Dynamic Braking lights, Along with sporty front & rear diffuser elements for enhanced aerodynamics, Blanked off kidney grill, Heat protection glazing, made with tempered safety glass, Door handles flush with the door surface, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, function on driver side, mirror heating, automatic parking function,, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, Welcome Light Carpet Follow-me-home function, Low beam & high beam (Bi-LED technology) LED rear lights, Daytime driving lights & Side Indicator (LED technology), BMW Iconic LED headlights, Automatic operation of tailgate,
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4783*2073*1448 mm3
4723*1855*1468 mm3
Wheelbase
2540 mm
2790 mm
No. Of Doors
4
4

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
BMW Rear Wheel Drive - With near actuator wheel slip limitation, Air Suspension on rear axle with Automatic Self-Levelling Function, Servotronic Steering Assist, Cruise Control with braking function, Automatic Self-Levelling Function, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Park Distance Control (PDC), front and rear, Rear backrest, foldable and dividable by 40:20:40 with through-loading, Driving Experience Switch with 3 driving modes Comfort/Eco Pro/Sport
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
17 speakers with 464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound System, Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Live Cockpit Plus:- (Fully Digital 12.3" Instrument Display, High-resolution 14.9" Curved Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with map view in navigation widget, iDrive Controller, Touch functionality on the Curved Display, Voice control with personal assistance - "Hey BMW"), Smartphone Integration - Apple CarPlay & Android Auto with wireless functionality, 2x dual USB Type C 3A charging function in the rear centre console, High-resolution 14.9" Curved Display, Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with map view in navigation widget, Voice control with personal assistance - "Hey BMW", Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (464 W, 17 speakers), Fine-wood Trim oak grain op
Not Available
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Semi
Not Available
Drive Modes
3
Not Available
No of Speakers
18
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
5
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
18" M aerodynamic wheels 858 M Bicolour with mixed tyres, Dynamic Braking lights, Along with sporty front & rear diffuser elements for enhanced aerodynamics, Blanked off kidney grill, Heat protection glazing, made with tempered safety glass, Door handles flush with the door surface, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, function on driver side, mirror heating, automatic parking function,, Exterior mirrors foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function and memory, Welcome Light Carpet Follow-me-home function, Low beam & high beam (Bi-LED technology) LED rear lights, Daytime driving lights & Side Indicator (LED technology), BMW Iconic LED headlights, Automatic operation of tailgate,
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front Only
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9
14 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
No
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
No
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Not Available
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Advance Safety Features
Three-point seat belts for all seats, including belt stopper, belt latch tensioner & belt force limiter, ISOFIX child seat mounting for outer rear seats, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with extended contents such as: (Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, Airbags: (Airbags for driver and front passenger, Side airbags for driver and front passenger, Head airbags for 1st and 2nd seat row), Adaptive Recuperation System, Rear-view camera integrated into the BMW badge, Parking Assistant with lateral parking aid, Keyless Start/Stop button in blue, Reversing Assistant
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Speed Assist System
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes

Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
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